OSHA Inspection: HOLY SPIRIT HOSPITAL

Issued

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $2250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(2)(i): Engineering and work practice controls were not used to eliminate or minimize employee exposure. Where occupational exposure remained after institution of these controls, personal protective equipment shall also be used.:  (a) Holy Spirit Hospital - The employer did not use engineering controls that would eliminate or minimize employee exposures to needlesticks while using the BD bell needles for blood cultures, on or about May 2, 2013.   Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2013-10-29 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-25 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1000.00 · Current $750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.30(a): The employer did not keep a separate OSHA 300 Log for each establishment that was expected to be in operation for one year or longer:  (a) Holy Spirit Hospital - The employer did not keep separate OSHA 300 logs for each establishment in the Health System such as but not limited to the West Shore EMS, on or about May 2, 2013.     Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.